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RAF Mildenhall and Two Other Historic USAFE Bases in Britain to Close

January 9, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

While it is not typical for WarbirdsNews to comment on modern military matters, we feel it is relevant to mention the recent closure announcement for several historic air bases in the United Kingdom. RAF Mildenhall […]

WWII Portrait Journey

August 22, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

Friday Feature: We promise this story will bring a lump to your throat… so please read to the end… Chris Demarest is an author and illustrator of over one hundred titles. The New York Times […]

Bainbridge Air Base – WWII Hangar in South Georgia

August 11, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 7

During a recent trip in South Georgia, WarbirdsNews had the opportunity to visit the former Bainbridge Air Base, and we thought our readers might enjoy having a vicarious look at the old WWII-era training field. But first, […]

Douglas A-20 Havoc (RE)Discovered in Siberia

July 26, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 2

WarbirdsNews has learned that the wreck of a Soviet Douglas A-20 Havoc recently re-emerged in the Taiga of western Siberia in Russia. Apparently the lend-lease medium bomber, one of roughly 3400 of the type given to […]

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Inauguration of the Checkertails of Lesina Monument

July 20, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 7

In a continuation of a previous WarbirdsNews story about the Checkertails of Lesina, we bring you the conclusion. Story by Tom Ricci May 13 – 16, 2014, four days that none of us will never […]

D-Day Veterans Bring History to Life at the Air Force Museum Theatre on July 12

July 10, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 0

This Saturday, the Air Force Museum Theatre will host a special event combining Living History, D-Day: Normandy 1944 and live presentations. Filmmakers Kara Martinelli and Adam White will introduce Living History at 4 p.m., then […]

Atlanta Warbird Weekend Kicks Off with B-17 “Sentimental Journey”

July 7, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 6

The first Annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend (AWW) will take place over the weekend of September 27th/28th this year in Atlanta, Georgia at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport (KPDK). The event is dedicated to the remembrance and celebration of the men, […]

Win A Flight Aboard B-17G “Sentimental Journey”

June 19, 2014 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

WarbirdsNews believes strongly in promoting like-minded organizations where it can. Located in Gatineau, Quebec, Vintage Wings of Canada is one such organization which does so much to share and keep alive the stories of our Greatest […]

Buckhead Bomber Girls Calendar

June 17, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 1

By Jay Bess. Photo credit: www.JKingimages.com Harriet Adams has come up with a marvelous and unique idea for a calendar paying tribute to aircrew from the Greatest Generation. The Atlanta, Georgia resident is pairing the daughters and […]

Reading World War II Weekend – Airshow Report

June 13, 2014 Moreno Aguiari 5

Article and pictures Tom Pawlesh. The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 24th Annual World War II Weekend and “Gathering of Warbirds” is one of the largest events of its type in the world. The show, held between […]

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